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Observation: Beginner Bowl

Observation Date
11/26/2023
Observer Name
Pagnucco/Weed
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Beginner Bowl
Location Name or Route
Upper Beginner Bowl
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Crisp, clear afternoon with very calm to no wind.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
The entire pack is weak snow. Layers of faceted snow from previous storms complete with a few buried surface hoar layers. Surface snow is weakening rapidly with clear cold nights.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
No real slab built up yet.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,800'
Slope Angle
25°
The upper layers are very loose and sugary since the shallow snow is subjected to quite a temperature gradient with air temperatures in the single digits.
There are some cool surface hoar crystals forming on the lake ice.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low